Samantha Richards, FNP-BC
NPI 1518641026 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Ishpeming, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samantha Richards, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Ishpeming, MI (NPI 1518641026).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518641026
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
283 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 135 | $73 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 53 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 49 | $103 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 24 | $3 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 11 | $50 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 93 | 90 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 66 | 57 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 65 | 61 |
| Prednisone | 58 | 57 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 45 | 42 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 34 | 34 |
| Cephalexin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$43 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-06-14
- Last updated
- 2023-06-28
- Certified
- 2023-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samantha Richards's NPI number?
- Samantha Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518641026, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samantha Richards's specialty?
- Samantha Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Samantha Richards located?
- Samantha Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 Lakeshore Dr, Ishpeming, MI 49849-1367.
- What is Samantha Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samantha Richards is (906) 486-4431.
- Does Samantha Richards accept Medicare?
- Samantha Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samantha Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Samantha Richards's NPI (1518641026) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.